FLORIDA WILDLIFE

The wildlife of Florida is rich and varied. Sit back and enjoy this special slideshow photographed by Rob Grant.

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The loggerhead is the most common sea turtle in Florida.


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Manatees can be found in shallow, slow-moving rivers, estuaries, saltwater bays, canals and coastal areas.


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The brown pelican can be found on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.


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The brown pelican can be found in coastal areas like sandy beaches and lagoons. It can also be found around waterfronts and marinas.


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The white ibis is a medium-sized long-legged long-necked wading bird


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Great blue herons live near sources of water, including rivers, lake edges, marshes, saltwater seacoasts, and swamps.


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Florida has many large wading birds including the wood stork and cranes.


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Great egrets live in and around the waterways in Florida.


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Florida is home to many species of Sea Gulls.


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Pelicans love relaxing on Florida's numerous docks.


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Blue Crabs are abundant throughout the Florida's backwaters, tidal creeks, and in the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico.


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Alligators can be found in a range of habitats, including marshland, swamps, rivers, lakes and ponds.


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Its not uncommon to see large shore birds relaxing in the Florida sun.


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The hosrseshoe crab is called a "living fossil" because it has been on earth for millions of years. Although called a crab, it is not a crustacean, but belongs to the arachnid or spider family.


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Aligators are found mostly in low marsh areas around the waterways of Florida or in alligator attractions.


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Aligators are found mostly in low marsh areas around the waterways of Florida or in alligator attractions.


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The Florida wild boar is the classic American razor-back, piney woods rooter.


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Rob Grant with a Florida gator!


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Armadillos have a shield-like shell covered with horny scales. Joints in the shell are flexible, which enable the animal to bend and twist.